On the rainy Sunday morning of May 26, 2019, about 60 young kids and their parents gathered at the Hiller Aviation Museum to learn about the science of flight and to build something that set a world record.
Bay Area native John Collins, also known as Mr. Paper Airplane, entertained the eager audience with his presentation about paper air...

Running for the position of Assessor-Recorder in San Francisco this year is Paul Bellar, a science teacher in the Sequoia Union High School District.
The office of the Assessor, or Assessor-Recorder, accounts for taking all the property in the county, applying the tax law to it, and letting homeow...

With the world revolving around technology, computer programming has become a vital industry in today’s society. Carlmont’s Computer Science Club enables students of all skill levels to learn and develop their programming skills, as well as fosters students’ interest in pursuing a career in coding....

As science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers continue to grow, more and more students begin to show interest in these fields.
Every year, the San Mateo County Office of Education (SMCOE) hosts a STEM Fair for students in fifth through 12th grade. For this year’s STEM Fair, the SMCOE ...

Many people view sharks as dangerous and irrational beasts. Skylar Thomas is not one of those people.
On Feb. 14, Thomas visited Carlmont to give a presentation on sharks and their surprisingly calm and controlled way of thinking. This event was held at the Carlmont Performing Arts Center, from 7 to 8:3...

Lunch can be a peaceful or chaotic time. For Computer Science Club members, it can consist of problem-solving with friends.
"Computer Science Club is there to help you learn about computer science and to let you participate in events relating to programming. We do several competitions every year....

Scientists, as well as ordinary people, are continually grappling with the question of whether we are alone in the universe. In order to answer that question, they must travel beyond the mere reaches Earth's atmosphere, and into space.
On Nov. 8, Michael Flynn arrived at Carlmont High School to give a presentation on the sear...

The Girls Who Code Club offers opportunities for girls at Carlmont to discover the language of code and explore the possibilities of computer science careers.
The Girls Who Code organization, which started with 20 girls in New York City, is present in high school clubs in all corners of the United Stat...

For any student that loves science classes, science clubs, science lectures, or just science in general, the BTI pathway may be the way to go. Starting in sophomore year and ending senior year, the BioTechnology Institute or BTI- offers students with a passion for science a new pathway for his or her...

The Computer Science Club provides students with a learning environment and preparation for programming competitions.
New members can learn programming while older members can practice their computer science skills and learn about new computer challenges, all while getting ready for competitions.
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A swelling mass of tens of thousands of lab coats plunged down the streets of San Francisco.
Raising their Earth Day banners above their heads, these protesters wanted to distinguish themselves from the typical political rally. They sang, danced, and claimed to be "unbiased" despite a few political...

Fingers pound profusely on the keyboard with eyes fixed on the screen. Fast thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration are all being exercised as the final minutes approach. Programmers can't afford to waste any time in this intense atmosphere.
Competitions like these are one of the ways that coders...